John Coburn won the President’s Award for his exemplary service to the Mid-Atlantic Professional Remodeling Organization (PRO) for more than 20 years. John has served many volunteer roles at PRO over the years including Past President & Chairman of the Board and he currently serves as the Ethics Committee Chairperson. “John brings a significant level of professionalism to the PRO organization. He continues to be the person other PRO members call when they need a level-headed, honest, constructive point of view. It is fitting that John currently chairs the Ethics Committee because he sets the standard for ethics in the way he conducts himself every day.” Bruce and Wilma Bowers shared, “We are so grateful for John’s leadership at Bowers and his perpetual dedication to raising the bar of excellence in the industry.”

Bowers Design Build is featured in Washingtonian magazine as The Face of Northern Virginia Architects and Builders and named one of Washington, DC’s Industry Leaders. Read the article below!

Bowers Design Build is a nationally recognized, award winning design/build team with a local focus. While we love winning awards every year, the true measure of our success is our loyal legion of happy clients. Since 1990, we have set the standard for excellence in new homes and home renovations. A complete turn-key operation; on-staff architects and interior designers create customized designs for each client. On-staff construction experts build with quality-minded focus and honed project management skills. Dedicated post-construction support provides long-term peace of mind. Proof that our hard work is paying off: GuildQuality.com found that 100% of Bowers’ clients surveyed would recommend us to a friend. “We are committed to always doing the right thing,” says company president John Coburn. That is why we have earned the reputation of being the industry’s gold standard in Northern Virginia”.

Bowers Design Build is recognized in the January/February 2025 issue of Arlington Magazine as a Top Vote Getter for Best Builder by the readers in their Best of Arlington Survey. Thank you to all the readers and voters of Arlington Magazine!

We’ve been exceeding client expectations since 1990, winning awards for over 30 years! Our expert team of architects, designers, and craftsmen are eager to create or re-create your perfect home. We are proud that 30% of our clients come back to us for their second or third project. Contact us to discover the difference we make.

Service areas: Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. McLean, Great Falls, Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Oakton, Vienna, Aldie, and Middleburg.

Specializing in: Northern Virginia New Custom Homes, Northern Virginia Whole House Renovations, Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovations, Northern Virginia Master Bathroom Renovations, Northern Virginia Interior Renovations, Northern Virginia Basement Renovations, Renovations for Aging-in-Place and Northern Virginia Outdoor Living Spaces.

Mike Frew, Bowers Design Build Projects Estimator, lives a life dedicated to volunteerism in the Special Olympic community. A Special Olympics coach and Co-Founder of YouNiquely Fit for more than 10 years, Mike donates hundreds of hours annually to helping Special Olympic athletes be ready for competition. Mike’s volunteerism is infectious and during a recent Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, not only did Bowers Design Build sponsor the event, but several of Mike’s co-workers helped serve pancakes for the cause.

Bowers Design Build is featured in the special Builders & Architects section of the May/June issue of Arlington Magazine! Read the article below.

For 33 years, Bowers Design Build has set the standard for excellence in home renovations. They are a complete turn-key operation. On-staff architects and interior designers create customized designs for each client. On-staff construction experts build with quality-minded focus and honed project management skills. Dedicated post-construction support provides long-term peace of mind.

Bowers Design Build’s singular goal is to create an extraordinary design and construction experience for their renovation clients. Founder Bruce Bowers has a relentless drive to do things “the right way.” With a team of hand-picked professionals, he has developed a customer-centric approach to customized, highly functional, beautiful designs, and a precise construction process incorporating project management expertise.

Inspired by the company’s long-standing reputation for extreme customer care, Bowers Design Build’s team of on-staff architects, interior designers and construction professionals go above and beyond daily to ensure overall client satisfaction. Dedicated post-construction support, ranging from instructions on operating new systems to tweaking a cabinet door, is all part of the plan to have clients feel confident in the integrity of Bowers’ construction. Proof that their hard work is paying off: GuildQuality.com found that 100% of Bowers’ clients surveyed would recommend them to a friend. Additionally, Bowers just picked up five Professional Remodeler of the Year awards from industry association, PRO. “While winning industry awards for exceptional design and construction is wonderful, the true measure of the Bowers’ team’s success is happy clients,” says company President John Coburn.

Satisfied clients describe the Bowers Design Build team as creative, detail oriented, dedicated, honest, fair and great project managers. “They recognize that our employees are talented people with a focus on customer care,” says Coburn. “In fact, many of our customers have said they wouldn’t change a thing about their experience with Bowers Design Build and that is exactly the way we want it.”

Bowers Design Build recently completed a home remodel and renovation in Mclean,Va. The homeowner’ wanted to minimize formal spaces and maximize informal spaces, including renovating the kitchen for better circulation. They wanted the space to be open, organized, light-filled, comfortable and “beach Zen”.

Bowers Design Build is featured in the special Home Experts section of the September/Ocober issue of Arlington Magazine! Read the article below.

For 33 years, Bowers Design Build has created an extraordinary home renovation experience. Theirs is a complete turn-key operation, with on-staff architects and interior designers creating customized designs and on-staff construction experts building with quality-minded focus and honed project management skills. The entire Bowers team is committed to delivering a great experience for their clients.

Q: What is your guiding principle for servicing your clients?
A: For more than three decades, Bowers Design Build’s singular goal has been to create an extraordinary design and construction experience for our renovation clients. Our team has a relentless drive to do things “the right way.” With a staff of hand-picked professionals, enhanced through our recent merger with Arlington-based Red House Architects, we have developed a customer-centric approach to customized designs and a precise construction process incorporating project management expertise.

Q: How do you define success?
A: While winning industry awards for exceptional design and construction is wonderful, the true measure of the Bowers’ team’s success is happy clients. Inspired by the company’s long-standing reputation for extreme customer care, our team of on-staff architects, interior designers and construction professionals goes above and beyond daily to ensure overall client satisfaction. Proof that all that hard work is paying off: Recent results from independent survey research firm, GuildQuality.com, show that 100% of our clients surveyed would recommend us to a friend.

Q: How would your clients describe you?
A: Satisfied clients describe the Bowers Design Build team as creative, detail oriented, dedicated, honest, fair and great project managers. They recognize that our employees are talented people with a focus on customer care. In fact, many of our customers have said they wouldn’t change a thing about their experience with Bowers Design Build. That is high praise – especially in the discerning Northern Virginia market, where competition is plentiful.

Bowers Design Build is featured in the special Builders & Architects section of the May/June issue of Arlington Magazine! Read the article below.

For 32 years, Bowers Design Build has created an extraordinary home renovation experience. Theirs is a complete turn-key operation, with on-staff architects and interior designers creating customized designs and on-staff construction experts building with quality-minded focus and honed project management skills. The entire Bowers team is committed to delivering a great experience for their clients.

For more than three decades, Bowers Design Build’s singular goal has been to create an extraordinary design and construction experience for their renovation clients. Founder Bruce Bowers has a relentless drive to do things “the right way.” With a team of hand-picked professionals, enhanced through Bowers Design Build’s recent merger with Arlington-based Red House Architects, he has developed a customer-centric approach to customized designs and a precise construction process incorporating project management expertise.

Inspired by the company’s long-standing reputation for extreme customer care, the Bowers Design Build team of on- staff architects, interior designers and construction professionals go above and beyond daily to ensure overall client satisfaction. Proof that their hard work is paying off: Recent results from independent survey research firm, GuildQuality.com, show that 100% of their clients surveyed would recommend them to a friend. “While winning industry awards for exceptional design and construction is wonderful, the true measure of the Bowers’ team’s success is happy clients,” says Bowers Design Build vice president and co-owner Wilma Bowers.

Satisfied clients describe the Bowers Design Build team as creative, detail oriented, dedicated, honest, fair and great project managers. “They recognize that our employees are talented people with a focus on customer care,” says Wilma Bowers. “In fact, many of our customers have said they wouldn’t change a thing about their experience with Bowers Design Build. That is high praise – especially in the discerning northern Virginia market, where competition is plentiful.”

Bowers Design Build is featured in Washingtonian magazine as The Face of Northern Virginia Design & Build Remodeling and named Industry Leader in Northern Virginia Design & Build Remodeling. Read the article below!

While the quality of our work defines us, the true measure of our success is creating satisfied customers for life. For over 30 years, it has been Bowers’ passion to provide an excellent experience in designing and building home renovations. It starts with their on-staff architects’ “out of the box” design solutions. Functionality is vital; but on- staff designers make sure the way the home looks reflect each homeowner’s unique personality. Design options are always presented with associated costs so that homeowners can make intelligent decisions every step of the way. During construction, a dedicated project manager is a key factor in the renovation being completed in a high-quality fashion; on-time and on-budget. Homeowners can have peace of mind knowing that Bowers Design Build is accountable for their complete satisfaction. That passion for excellence explains why at any given time, 30% of existing customers are repeat business.

Red House Architects, led by Principal Bob Braddock, has merged with Bowers Design Build. Red House customers can now experience great architectural services and construction under one roof. For 32 years, Bowers Design Build has been a national award-winning company with a passion for excellence in custom homes and renovations. Bob Braddock will lead the Bowers architectural team. Click here if you’d like to contact the Bowers Design Build team and get started on your home renovation or new home project.

Bowers Design Build Voted Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2021 Best Home Expert Winner!

Readers nominated Bowers Design Build for the Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, General Contractors and Design/Build Companies categories, which will be featured in the March 2021 issue of Northern Virginia Magazine.

Bowers Design Build was recently interviewed for an article featured in Arlington Magazine on the Post-Pandemic House. The Covid-19 pandemic has created an increased demand for outdoor spaces

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The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted an intense focus on outdoor spaces, which offer the only safe place for homeowners to entertain. “It’s been a running joke in the office that everyone who’s calling wants a screened porch,” says Wilma Bowers of Bowers Design Build in McLean. “Now that they’re stuck in the house, they want an outdoor space built in conjunction with the kitchen. Everyone wants an extension of their home.”

Her firm is outfitting open-air spaces with fireplaces, TV and speaker systems, high-end finishes and power sources for lighting and laptops.

At AJ Madison, sales of outdoor-kitchen appliances are up, Petrino reports, as are wine fridges.

And because public pools are either closed or open with restricted occupancy, inquiries about backyard pools have skyrocketed, says Arlington landscape architect Jennifer Horn. “Everybody wants to build a pool right now, and everybody wants to build a fire pit. They say, ‘This is the only way I can see my friends.’ ” read full article

 

 

For 30 years, the health and safety of our clients and employees has always been critically important in the work we do.  The COVID-19 Pandemic caused the world to be more thoughtful about  health and safety. We have family members who are medical and public health professionals and took our role in the pandemic seriously.  Eventhough the CDC has reduced protocols as of May 2023, Bowers Design Build continues to employ common sense health measures including:

• Every Bowers Design Build employee knows that they are not to work when they are ill. We abide by all CDC and local public health guidelines.
• Our office and design staff have flexible work from home guidelines to reduce the spread of any illness.
• We continue to invite our clients to our McLean office for in-person design meetings, but have also perfected video meetings for design presentations as well.
• When we do have design meetings in a client’s home, we defer to a clients comfort level in terms of mask wearing, etc.  You will be greeted warmly, but shaking hands is optional.
• Every construction employee has access to face masks on the job and has an ample supply of hand sanitizer, gloves and disinfectant wipes.
• We communicate with our clients to ensure that we are doing all we can to create a safe and healthy environment that meets each clients’ individual needs and circumstances.

This whole house renovation was recently featured in Arlington Magazine’s Fall 2019 Issue on Multi-Generational Homes. There are always challenges with a one-couple renovation, let alone a project with double the wants and needs. This was also a chance to do something different—and prototypically significant—in Arlington.

This award-winning exterior space remodeling project featured designing and building a screened porch overlooking their back yard to add more livable space and to take advantage of their great wooded lot.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Metro DC Chapter named Bowers Design Build of McLean VA a 2019 Capital CotY TM winner in four categories of its annual awards competition at their “Evening of Excellence” held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the Westwood Country Club, Vienna, VA.

Bowers Design Build was recently recognized in the Jan/Feb 2017 issue of  Arlington Magazine as a Top Vote Getter for Kitchen & Bath Designer in the Northern Virginia by the readers of Arlington Magazine. Thank you to all the readers and voters of Arlington Magazine! 

Award Winning Remodelers in Northern Virginia – Bowers Design Build has specialized in providing the best overall experience in the remodeling industry since 1990. Bowers Design Build specializes in Northern Virginia Remodeling and Northern Virginia Custom Homes. Our numerous industry remodeling awards have been great, but the true measure of our success has been high marks in overall customer satisfaction

Service areas: McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Oakton, Great Falls, Alexandria, Fairfax County and Middleburg.

Specializing in: Northern Virginia New Custom Homes, Northern Virginia Whole House Renovations, Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovations, Northern Virginia Master Bathroom Renovations, Northern Virginia Interior Renovations, Northern Virginia Basement Renovations, Renovations for Aging-in-Place and Northern Virginia Outdoor Living Spaces.

Kitchen Remodeling Northern Virginia – Better Circulation for Kitchen Remodel Project Profile – The former kitchen was dark and did not function adequately for this family. They wanted to update the kitchen to accommodate two cooks and they wanted increased efficiency for this two wage earner family that at times, needs to throw dinner together quickly. The homeowner wanted to change the look of the kitchen significantly getting rid of the stained darker cabinets and wanted to be sure to have separate drawers and refrigerator access for the children.

See the entire kitchen remodeling & renovation transformation

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After:

Award Winning Remodelers in Northern Virginia – Bowers Design Build has specialized in providing the best overall experience in the remodeling industry since 1990. Bowers Design Build specializes in Northern Virginia Remodeling and Northern Virginia Custom Homes. Our numerous industry remodeling awards have been great, but the true measure of our success has been high marks in overall customer satisfaction

Service areas: McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Oakton, Great Falls, Alexandria, Fairfax County and Middleburg.

Specializing in: Northern Virginia New Custom Homes, Northern Virginia Whole House Renovations, Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovations, Northern Virginia Master Bathroom Renovations, Northern Virginia Interior Renovations, Northern Virginia Basement Renovations, Renovations for Aging-in-Place and Northern Virginia Outdoor Living Spaces.

 

Kitchen Remodeling Project Profile – This Mclean, Virginia kitchen remodeling & renovation consisted of creating a truly open first floor plan. Their previously renovated kitchen (10 years prior) had increased the ceiling height, but left the space closed off to the rest of the living area. The homeowners felt closed-in while in the kitchen and isolated when in the dining room. The living room was avoided all together. As a result the first floor didn’t get used as much as they’d like. Opening up the space, with no walls or posts to obstruct the view, now allows the homeowners to enjoy the whole, integrated space daily.

See the entire kitchen remodeling & renovation transformation

 

Award Winning Remodelers in Northern Virginia – Bowers Design Build has specialized in providing the best overall experience in the remodeling industry since 1990. Bowers Design Build specializes in Northern Virginia Remodeling and Northern Virginia Custom Homes. Our numerous industry remodeling awards have been great, but the true measure of our success has been high marks in overall customer satisfaction

Service areas:  McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Oakton, Great Falls, Alexandria, Fairfax County and Middleburg.

Specializing in: Northern Virginia New Custom Homes, Northern Virginia Whole House Renovations, Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovations, Northern Virginia Master Bathroom Renovations, Northern Virginia Interior Renovations, Northern Virginia Basement Renovations, Renovations for Aging-in-Place and Northern Virginia Outdoor Living Spaces.

Bowers Design Build’s John Coburn meets with former Senator Tim Hutchinson and Sen. Tim Kaine’s legislative aides to request their continuing and growing support for workforce development programs such as Vocational / Apprenticeship programs in middle and high schools.

McLean Virginia Remodeling Project Profile – This renovation in Mclean consisted of updating the kitchen an family room of a 1980’s brick colonial. Our clients wanted to add more open space to their eating area and have a better transition to their backyard via a new porch that could accommodate a dining and sitting area.

See the entire Remodeling Transformation

Before Renovation:

AFTER Renovation:

Award Winning Remodelers in Northern Virginia – Bowers Design Build has specialized in providing the best overall experience in the remodeling industry since 1990. Bowers Design Build specializes in Northern Virginia Remodeling and Northern Virginia Custom Homes. Our numerous industry remodeling awards have been great, but the true measure of our success has been high marks in overall customer satisfaction

Service areas: McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Oakton, Great Falls, Alexandria, Fairfax County and Middleburg.

Specializing in: Northern Virginia New Custom Homes, Northern Virginia Whole House Renovations, Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovations, Northern Virginia Master Bathroom Renovations, Northern Virginia Interior Renovations, Northern Virginia Basement Renovations, Renovations for Aging-in-Place and Northern Virginia Outdoor Living Spaces.

This family loves to entertain. They not only wanted to update their kitchen but they also wanted to create better space for the way they live.

The kitchen was totally renovated with the latest products and finishes. A large island serves as a prep area, dining table and work station (laptop chargers and electrical outlets are hidden at each island corner post). The dining area was turned into a cozy fireplace sitting area. The space that previously housed the butler’s pantry was totally repurposed for the new beverage center. The beverage center is more accessible and allows for more storage. A large walk in pantry completes the space, accented with a custom (Bowers’ carpenter designed and built) pantry door.

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Award Winning Remodelers in Northern Virginia – Bowers Design Build has specialized in providing the best overall experience in the remodeling industry since 1990. Bowers Design Build specializes in Northern Virginia Remodeling and Northern Virginia Custom Homes. Our numerous industry remodeling awards have been great, but the true measure of our success has been high marks in overall customer satisfaction

Service areas:  McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Oakton, Great Falls, Alexandria, Fairfax County and Middleburg.

Specializing in: Northern Virginia New Custom Homes, Northern Virginia Whole House Renovations, Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovations, Northern Virginia Master Bathroom Renovations, Northern Virginia Interior Renovations, Northern Virginia Basement Renovations, Renovations for Aging-in-Place and Northern Virginia Outdoor Living Spaces.

Bowers Design Build has been awarded Best General Remodeler in Northern Virginia by Northern Virginia Magazine. The June issue of the Magazine features the best of Northern Virginia. Bowers was also featured in a recent article by the magazine with Builder tips on designing a more functional laundry space.

While large production builder houses certainly have a lot of space, they often lack a personalized feel. This family travels extensively and wanted to bring a touch of their beloved Italy to their kitchen. They love to entertain as well, so it was imperative to make the space conducive to large parties of fun people who can easily visit with the cook, sip great wine from the convenient beverage center and dance on the stunning inlaid Italian tile floors.

Read more about this remodeling project

 

Award Winning Remodelers in Northern Virginia – Bowers Design Build has specialized in providing the best overall experience in the remodeling industry since 1990. Bowers Design Build specializes in Northern Virginia Remodeling and Northern Virginia Custom Homes. Our numerous industry remodeling awards have been great, but the true measure of our success has been high marks in overall customer satisfaction

Service areas: McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Oakton, Great Falls, Alexandria, Fairfax County and Middleburg.

Specializing in: Northern Virginia New Custom Homes, Northern Virginia Whole House Renovations, Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovations, Northern Virginia Master Bathroom Renovations, Northern Virginia Interior Renovations, Northern Virginia Basement Renovations, Renovations for Aging-in-Place and Northern Virginia Outdoor Living Spaces.

This video is from the the Award Ceremony held by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry . On Friday, April 11, 2016 at a ceremony in Austin, Texas, Bowers Design Build was selected by a panel of judges as having designed and built the “Best Detached Residential Exterior Structure in the Country”. The award was for a potting shed inspired by some of the cottages in Disney’s stories.

View the Award Winning Project

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Award Winning Remodelers in Northern Virginia – Bowers Design Build has specialized in providing the best overall experience in the remodeling industry since 1990. Bowers Design Build specializes in Northern Virginia Remodeling and Northern Virginia Custom Homes. Our numerous industry remodeling awards have been great, but the true measure of our success has been high marks in overall customer satisfaction

Service areas:  McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Oakton, Great Falls, Alexandria, Fairfax County and Middleburg.

Specializing in: Northern Virginia New Custom Homes, Northern Virginia Whole House Renovations, Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovations, Northern Virginia Master Bathroom Renovations, Northern Virginia Interior Renovations, Northern Virginia Basement Renovations, Renovations for Aging-in-Place and Northern Virginia Outdoor Living Spaces.

Bowers Design Build has won a Contractor of the Year Award (CoTY national remodeling award) by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry . On Friday, April 11, 2016 at a ceremony in Austin, Texas, Bowers Design Build was selected by a panel of judges as having designed and built the “Best Detached Residential Exterior Structure in the Country”. The award was for a potting shed inspired by some of the cottages in Disney’s stories.

View the Award Winning Project

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Award Winning Remodelers in Northern Virginia – Bowers Design Build has specialized in providing the best overall experience in the remodeling industry since 1990. Bowers Design Build specializes in Northern Virginia Remodeling and Northern Virginia Custom Homes. Our numerous industry remodeling awards have been great, but the true measure of our success has been high marks in overall customer satisfaction

Service areas:  McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Oakton, Great Falls, Alexandria, Fairfax County and Middleburg.

Specializing in: Northern Virginia New Custom Homes, Northern Virginia Whole House Renovations, Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovations, Northern Virginia Master Bathroom Renovations, Northern Virginia Interior Renovations, Northern Virginia Basement Renovations, Renovations for Aging-in-Place and Northern Virginia Outdoor Living Spaces.

This remodeling project in Northern Virginia was recently awarded first place at the Contractor of the Year Awards dinner for the Washington Metro Area National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

This renovation project featured:

kitchen remodeling – to allow for more more space and more seating at the island, in addition to a a fireside seating area adjacent to the kitchen with space to accommodate a few comfortable chairs.

Other additions & renovations- Adding more conditioned casual living space closer to the kitchen, porch renovations, and a Garage Addition adding more space for a mudroom, laundry and an extra garage bay adjacent to the kitchen.

See all the details of this award-winning Remodeling Project in Northern Virginia.

 

Award Winning Remodelers in Northern Virginia – Bowers Design Build has specialized in providing the best overall experience in the remodeling industry since 1990. Bowers Design Build specializes in Northern Virginia Remodeling and Northern Virginia Custom Homes. Our numerous industry remodeling awards have been great, but the true measure of our success has been high marks in overall customer satisfaction

Service areas:  McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Oakton, Great Falls, Alexandria, Fairfax County and Middleburg.

Specializing in: Northern Virginia New Custom Homes, Northern Virginia Whole House Renovations, Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovations, Northern Virginia Master Bathroom Renovations, Northern Virginia Interior Renovations, Northern Virginia Basement Renovations, Renovations for Aging-in-Place and Northern Virginia Outdoor Living Spaces.

This remodeling project in Mclean, Virginia was the Winner for 2013 Contractor of the Year Award for Entire House. This whole home renovation featured room additions, bedroom renovations, remodeling of all bathrooms, improving venting and energy efficiency, and improving the curb appeal of the home.
See all the details of this award-winning Remodeling Project in Mclean .

Bowers is featured in the Test of Time article in Arlington Magazine.  Celebrating 25 years in business, Bowers was featured as a local architectural services and construction company that has stood the test of time in the local business community.

Bowers Design Build is selected as Best of Houzz (Houzz.com) for 2016 based on excellence independent customer reviews!

Please vote for Bowers Design Build as Best Remodeler in Arlington Magazine’s “Best of Arlington” Readers’ Poll. Voting takes just a few minutes. Click here to take the readers’ poll now. The results will be featured in Arlington Magazine’s January/February 2016 “Best of Arlington” issue. Winners will also be honored at the “Best of Arlington” party in June 2016. Thank You!